Not communicating that there are alternatives to their services?
I don’t really think it’s their responsibility to spoon feed alternatives to their customers; they’re not being anticompetitive, they’re not being deceptive, they’re not blocking alternatives.
I think your requirements here are unfair and kind of irrational
The value proposition is ease of use and integration of these theming utilities.
I honestly think this monetisation strategy of theirs is a non-issue.
People who want a streamlined experience have the option of paying for that, people who want the option of doing it all themselves have that opportunity too.
Everyone seems very lukewarm on Infamous Second Son and I found it a really fun time
I don’t think that’s “taking advantage of vulnerable people”
The options still exist for people to learn and theming is incredibly inconsequential.
They’re monetising to support development in a minimally impactful way, that is completely optional, and I think that’s a good thing.
I think Zorin is a pretty solid choice for people with no Linux experience tbh.
It’s at least going to feel familiar
I’m on tech.lgbt; no one I trust with my data more than queer nerds
They’ve been known to use it every so often in banners and promo material
Guess what’s owned by Microsoft
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So what’s your issue then? Zorin has a free version that people can opt for if they want